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Manassas Unveils Major Upgrades at Dean Park

By Potomac Local News

City leaders, residents, and local contractors gathered at Jennie Dean Park on March 14 to celebrate the grand opening of a host of new amenities at the city’s largest park.

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Manassas City Council Extends Tax Incentive for Micron Amid Questions of Mayor’s Relationship with Company Executive

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council voted to extend a lucrative tax incentive for Micron Technology Inc. through 2035, solidifying the semiconductor company’s continued presence in the city. The deal, passed during the February 10, 2025, council meeting, ensures Micron’s annual tax payments increase by 4% while maintaining a lower tax rate than other manufacturers.

However, the decision has raised questions about a potential conflict of interest involving Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger. Multiple sources have indicated that Davis-Younger is in a relationship with Delbert Parks, Vice President and Site Director at Micron’s Manassas facility.

Parks is named in an official letter from the mayor, dated the same day as the vote, outlining the incentives offered to Micron. During the meeting, Vice Mayor Mark Wolfe alluded to the relationship, stating that “some of the comments floating around online are BS,” referring to speculation that the mayor’s ties to Parks influenced the tax break discussions.

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From Immigration to Infrastructure: Mayor Davis Younger Addresses City Concerns

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Mayor Michele Davis Younger [Photo: Mike Beaty]

In this exclusive interview, Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis Younger discusses key city issues, including immigration enforcement, budget concerns, tax rates, and economic development. She addresses the potential loss of state and federal funding, her stance on tax increases, and the city’s approach to revitalization projects. Younger reflects on her first-term accomplishments, such as securing the sale of the Old Town Inn, and outlines future plans, including a new Veterans Advisory Council. She also weighs in on data center expansion, the canceled Route 28 Bypass project, and the importance of community engagement.

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Manassas City Council Meeting Postponed; Survey Shows Decline in School Satisfaction

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council meeting originally scheduled for January 6, 2025, has been postponed to Monday, January 13, 2025. The meeting will feature the swearing-in of elected officials, administered by the Honorable Jacqueline Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, who won re-election in November 2024, will take the oath of office for her second term. Joining her will be Councilman Tom Osina, beginning his second term; Councilman Mark Wolfe, embarking on his fourth term; and newly elected Councilwoman Ashley Hutson, serving her first term on the council. All four ran as Democrats in the 2024 election.

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Manassas Mayor Mourns the Loss of Her Mother, Deaconess Thelma Davis

By Potomac Local News

Mayor Michele Davis Younger posted on her official mayoral Facebook page the news of her mother’s passing on November 21, 2024.

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Opinion: As Republicans Gain Ground, Manassas Democrats Must Learn to Govern for All

By Uriah Kiser

The 2024 election results for Manassas signal a shift in the city’s political landscape.

While Democratic Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger retained her seat with a notable 56.91% of the vote, Republicans have made meaningful inroads, building on a newfound organizational strength seen across the state as conservatives embraced Virginia’s early voting system in record numbers. In what has become one of the city’s most contentious elections in recent memory, conservatives leveraged social media and new voices, such as the “Until They Kick Us Out” podcast, to rally supporters and draw attention to their causes. The Republican Party’s increased cohesion and visibility hint at a changing dynamic in a city once considered solidly Democratic.

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Ross Snare Resigns as Chairman of Manassas Regional Airport Commission

By Uriah Kiser
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Ross Snare has resigned as Chairman of the Manassas Regional Airport Commission, effective Monday, October 21, 2024.

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Amazon Data Center Sparks Complaints from Manassas Businesses Over Construction Impact

By Alan Gloss
In a view from within the Life Connection Church, construction crews perform maintenance on their vehicles in the Church’s parking lot. [Submitted Photo]

As construction continues on an Amazon Web Services data center on Technology Boulevard in Manassas, local businesses are raising concerns about the project’s impacts on their operations.

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Manassas Mayoral Forum to be Streamed Live for Remote Viewers

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas is gearing up for an engaging Mayoral Forum, scheduled for October 1, 2024. The event, featuring incumbent Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger (D) and challenger Xiao-Yin Tang Byrom (R), will be held at the Manassas Museum, located at 9101 Prince William Street.

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Michelle Davis Younger on School Performance, Economic Growth, and Why She’s Seeking Another Term as Mayor

By Alan Gloss
Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger

In her first interview with Potomac Local News since being elected four years ago, Mayor Michelle Davis Younger (D) shared her vision and priorities for her November 2024 re-election campaign.

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